MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,865 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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nearside rear tyre outer side wall in poor condition
offside and nearside inner sill corroded
offside front tyre outer side wall in poor condition
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?
Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R121 EFM is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 1997 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 101,726 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Toyota Carina E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R121 EFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R121 EFM registered?
R121 EFM is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 16 October 1997.
Is R121 EFM safe to buy?
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